Santana
The Catalyst
Santa Cruz, CA
June 29, 1977
Late Show
(Audience Master)

Recorder: Unknown Mics > Unknown Cassette Deck

Transfer: Audience Master > CDR > iZotope RX 10 / ozone 9 (mastered)

01 Europa (Earth's Cry, Heaven's Smile)
02 Incident At Neshabur
03 Savor
04 Toussaint L'Overture
05 Here And Now
06 Soul Sacrifice
07 Transcendance
08 Samba Pa Ti

Known Faults:
-Likely incomplete
-Europa (Earth's Cry, Heaven's Smile): joined in progress
-Soul Sacrifice: start slightly cut
-Transcendance: first few notes cut
-Samba Pa Ti: last notes cut

Carlos Santana: guitar, percussion, vocals
David Margen: bass
Graham Lear: drums
Pete Escovedo: percussion
Raul Rekow: percussion, vocals
Tom Coster: keyboards, vocals
Greg Walker: vocals

Note: Pablo Tellez is replaced by David Margen. Jose “Chepito” Areas is replaced by Pete Escovedo.

We are pleased to continue our series of releases featuring material from a dedicated West Coast taper and collector who passed away a few years ago. Prior to his passing, he meticulously transferred his extensive archive onto CDR's and entrusted them to a close friend. This friend, a stalwart of the Bay Area music scene for over five decades, understands the importance of sharing these historic shows with the collectorís community.

Release #62 showcases the late show, likely incomplete, as Santana continues his tradition of performing in intimate Bay Area venues. Earlier in the year, he played the Old Waldorf—also featured in our series—and now returns to the 800-seat Catalyst in Santa Cruz. In stark contrast, just over a month later, Santana would take the stage before 50,000 fans at Day on the Green in Oakland.

Thanks to our benefactor we now have the master tape in excellent quality which includes the complete early show.

We owe a debt of gratitude to the anonymous West Coast collector (may he rest in peace) and his motivated friend, who recognized the importance of preserving these historically significant shows before they were lost forever. A special thanks also goes to dime member "davmar77" for facilitating the connection, and to Goody, our pitch master, for his unwavering support of all our historic releases.

Collectors, don't wait until it's too late. Together, we can ensure these invaluable archives reach all who will appreciate their magic, myself and others are here to assist...no tape left behind!

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